Region

Galápagos

Ecuador

1 Dive Sites / 0 Resorts / 0 Shops

Explore Areas in Galápagos

Santiago Island

1 sites / 0 resorts / 0 shops

About Galápagos

Galápagos is a diving region with 1 dive site to explore.

You'll find no dive resorts and no dive shops serving the area.

Browse diving across 1 area within Galápagos.

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Best Time to Visit Galápagos

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Water Temperature Range

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Air: 20°C – 28°C

Seasonal Marine Life Highlights

Hammerhead Sharks

Whale Sharks

Marine Iguanas

Mola Mola (Sunfish)

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The Galapagos offers some of the most extraordinary diving on Earth. Cooler currents from June to November bring nutrient-rich waters and massive pelagic encounters.

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Dive Sites in Galápagos

Photos of Diving in Galápagos

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Getting to Galápagos

Nearest airports and common travel routes

Seymour Airport (Baltra) (GPS)

~5 km

Travel time: 30-45 minutes by ferry and taxi to Puerto Ayora

Domestic flights from Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE) -- no international flights

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

~1400 km

Travel time: 2.5 hour flight from Quito to Baltra

International gateway via Quito with flights from Miami, Houston, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Bogota

Visa & Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for traveling to Galápagos

Most nationalities do not need a visa for Ecuador. Galapagos requires a Transit Control Card and National Park entry fee.

Visa-free entry to Ecuador for up to 90 days for most nationalities
Galapagos Transit Control Card (TCC) required -- purchased at departure airport in Ecuador
Galapagos National Park entrance fee of $100 (cash only)
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months

Health & Vaccination Notes

Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from an endemic area. Travel insurance mandatory for Galapagos.

Ecuador Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Visa requirements can change. Always verify current entry requirements with the official embassy or consulate before traveling. Last updated: March 2026.

Typical Diving Costs in Galápagos

Approximate prices in USD ($)

Category	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
Fun Dive (2 tanks)	$150	$250	$450
Discover Scuba (intro)	$180	$300	$500
Open Water Course	$750	$1,100	$1,800
Equipment Rental (full set/day)	$35	$65	$120
Accommodation (per night)	$60	$200	$900

Galapagos uses USD. The national park entry fee ($100) is required. Wolf and Darwin islands are accessible only by liveaboard.

Galápagos

Explore Areas in Galápagos

Santiago Island

About Galápagos

Best Time to Visit Galápagos

Water Temperature Range

Seasonal Marine Life Highlights

Dive Sites in Galápagos

Cousin's Rock

Photos of Diving in Galápagos

Getting to Galápagos

Seymour Airport (Baltra) (GPS)

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

Visa & Entry Requirements

Health & Vaccination Notes

Typical Diving Costs in Galápagos

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Fun Dive (2 tanks)

Discover Scuba (intro)

Open Water Course

Equipment Rental (full set/day)

Accommodation (per night)